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When should a mother cat be spayed and will she leave the kittens?
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It is recommended to spay a mother cat when the kittens are weaned, but be sure to check when your vet is most comfortable to spay her. The spay will not cause her to behave any differently to her kittens, but is advised to wait until the kittens are on solid food as the procedure can disrupt, or even stop, milk flow.
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How could you get the mother cat to move her kittens from a concealed place?
You wouldn't. Normally a mother cat would move her kittens to another place if they are disturbed by someone or another animal, but once the kittens are weaned, they will leave that place, and the mother will mate again (unless spayed).
How do you know if kittens are ready to leave?
Kittens should stay with their mother until at least 10 weeks, and continue nursing throughout this time. Kittens should usually stay nursing for 12 weeks, but the kittens' mother will normally stop them nursing when the time is right.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
Do mother cats leave if you keep the kittens as they get older?
no they don"t unless if the person lets it go.
How long does it take for momma kitty to stop lactating?
She should dry up within about 1-2 weeks after there is absolutely no demand on her milk, so all kittens need to be kept from her while she drys up her milk.
How could you get the mother cat to move her kittens from a concealed place?
You wouldn't. Normally a mother cat would move her kittens to another place if they are disturbed by someone or another animal, but once the kittens are weaned, they will leave that place, and the mother will mate again (unless spayed).
Does the mother cat leave her kittens if they have worms?
yes
How do you know if kittens are ready to leave?
Kittens should stay with their mother until at least 10 weeks, and continue nursing throughout this time. Kittens should usually stay nursing for 12 weeks, but the kittens' mother will normally stop them nursing when the time is right.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
What should kittens do on their first day away from the mama cat?
First mother cats never leave their kittens alone because they are still babies and don't know how to take care of themselves, usually some mother leave to get food and water and the kitties wont ever move from there possession.
How long should kittens be on milk replacement?
Until it is 6-8 weeks old, since that's when it would normally leave it's mother. Most kittens stop drinking milk a little before then.
What happens to newborn kittens if they are abandoned by their mother?
When kittens are old enough to leave their mother or pass away, the mother cat will cry and mourn her loss. The mother cat will cry for her baby for approximately one week.
Do mother cats leave if you keep the kittens as they get older?
no they don"t unless if the person lets it go.
When should kittens be litter trained?
Make sure that you have a low-sided litter box available and the mother cat will show the kittens the ropes.
How long must a cat who had kittens wait until she can be spayed?
Kittens can be spayed as early as 6 weeks; however, ideally they should be spayed between 8 weeks to 6 months. That is called "Juvenile" or "Early" spay. The younger the kitten, the more quickly they recover and less pain they experience. The risk involved with anesthesia are only slightly higher if they are under 8 weeks. Not all veterinarians are trained to perform surgery on young cats. It is special training, so if your veterinarian is not trained to perform juvenile spays, then as close to 6 months as your veterinarian advises. Definitely try to have her spayed before her first heat cycle to benefit her the most.
Why can't kittens have human scent?
When humans handle kittens they leave their scent. Scent can be annoying to the mother who could reject the kitten. However, a tiny bit of touch isn't bad.
How long does it take for momma kitty to stop lactating?
She should dry up within about 1-2 weeks after there is absolutely no demand on her milk, so all kittens need to be kept from her while she drys up her milk.
